Omar Berrada’s transition from Manchester City to Manchester United as CEO involved a focus on maintaining a sensible wage structure, with City resisting pressure from players and agents for salary increases. Berrada’s task at United included lowering the wage bill, starting with the departures of high-earning players such as Marcus Rashford and Antony, with Casemiro likely to follow suit. The club aims to address the issue of overspending on wages and improve performance on the pitch under Ineos’ ownership, despite previous controversial decisions, setting a new precedent for financial responsibility.
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Astronomer HR director Kristin Cabot resigns after Coldplay kiss cam scandal
Kristin Cabot has resigned as head of HR at Astronomer following a scandal where she and the former CEO, Andy Byron, were caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert, leading to viral memes and public scrutiny. Byron also stepped down amid the controversy, with co-founder Pete DeJoy appointed as interim CEO as the company emphasized its commitment to accountability and values. Want More Context? 🔎
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